fajita
noun
fa·ji·ta fə-ˈhē-tə 
fä-
: a marinated strip usually of beef or chicken grilled or broiled and served usually with a flour tortilla and various savory fillings —usually used in plural
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The attack during daylight is successful, and the Nigériens enjoy chicken-fajita tacos and bean burritos before trying it again in the dark. 
Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022 Restaurateur Lanny Lancarte is focusing on one great dish, the fajita, in its ghost kitchen born during the pandemic. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 16 Feb. 2021 For Tex-Mex enthusiasts, Molina’s fiesta fajita packs (available by the pound) are the perfect DIY dinner for game day. Joanna O'leary, Chron, 3 Feb. 2021 Galvan said the restaurant would offer a limited menu, including fajitas, their famous tamales and other popular Mexican dishes. David Williams, CNN, 17 Mar. 2020 Prices range from $6 to $12 for appetizers and $15 for fajitas that include traditional side dishes as well as brisket fat tortillas. Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 24 July 2019
Kevin Maurer, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2022 Restaurateur Lanny Lancarte is focusing on one great dish, the fajita, in its ghost kitchen born during the pandemic. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 16 Feb. 2021 For Tex-Mex enthusiasts, Molina’s fiesta fajita packs (available by the pound) are the perfect DIY dinner for game day. Joanna O'leary, Chron, 3 Feb. 2021 Galvan said the restaurant would offer a limited menu, including fajitas, their famous tamales and other popular Mexican dishes. David Williams, CNN, 17 Mar. 2020 Prices range from $6 to $12 for appetizers and $15 for fajitas that include traditional side dishes as well as brisket fat tortillas. Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 24 July 2019 Word History
Etymology
American Spanish, diminutive of Spanish faja sash, belt, probably from Catalan faixa, from Latin fascia band — more at fascia
First Known Use
1971, in the meaning defined above